Australia’s outstanding developers will be honoured at the exclusive gala and awards presentation of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) to celebrate the best of the best in the Asia Pacific real estate sector in the past year.
The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) is the most respected and most sought-after real estate industry awards programme. The event is part of the regional PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series established in 2005. With a professionally run and supervised judging system, the Asia Property Awards is the gold standard in real estate.
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Developer Awards
Best Developer
Must have completed at least 5 residential, commercial, hospitality developments in Australia since January 2018. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Boutique Developer
Must have completed at least 2 boutique residential, commercial or hospitality developments in Australia since January 2018. Boutique developments. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Sustainable Developer
Must have completed at least 2 sustainable developments in Australia since 2018. Sustainable developers consistently implement environmentally sensitive design features, use low impact construction materials, and install energy, waste efficient systems. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Breakthrough Developer
Must have launched first project during or after 2022 and have at least one new project in the pipeline to be launched before the end of 2023. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Lifestyle Developer
Must have completed at least 2 lifestyle developments in Australia from 2018 to present. Lifestyle developers offer additional facilities in all their projects for residents to enhance their living experience, such as swimming pools, health and fitness areas, social spaces, children’s playgrounds, convenience stores. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Luxury Developer
Chosen from all Luxury Developer categories Winners. No direct entries. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category
Best Luxury Developer (New South Wales)
Must have completed at least 3 luxury residential developments (For Housing/ Townhouse Development should have an average price more than 25,000 AUD per sqm. For Apartment Development should have an average unit price more than AUD 20,000 per sqm) in Australia since January 2018. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category
Best Luxury Developer (Victoria)
Must have completed at least 3 luxury residential developments (For Housing/ Townhouse Development should have an average price more than 20,000 AUD per sqm. For Apartment Development should have an average unit price more than AUD 10,000 per sqm) in Australia since January 2018. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category
Best Luxury Developer (Queensland)
Must have completed at least 3 luxury residential developments (For Housing/ Townhouse Development should have an average price more than xx,000 AUD per sqm. For Apartment Development should have an average unit price more than AUD xx,000 per sqm) in Australia since January 2018. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category
Best Luxury Developer (Western Australia)
Must have completed at least 3 luxury residential developments (For Housing/ Townhouse Development should have an average price more than xx,000 AUD per sqm. For Apartment Development should have an average unit price more than AUD xx,000 per sqm) in Australia since January 2018. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category
Best Commercial Developer
Must have completed at least 2 commercial developments in Australia from 2018 to present. Commercial developments include office and/or retail projects. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Hospitality Developer
Must have completed at least 2 hospitality developments in Australia from 2018 to present. Hospitality developments include hotel and resort projects Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Industrial Developer
Must have completed at least 2 industrial developments in Australia from 2018 to present. Industrial developments include manufacturing and/or logistics sector projects. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Mixed Use Developer
Must have completed at least 2 mixed use developments in Australia from 2018 to present. Mixed-Use developments should include a minimum of two interconnected components: residential, retail, office, hospitality, medical, entertainment etc. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Development Awards
Best Apartment Development (Western Australia)
Open to condominiums and apartments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in Western Australia. Must have a show unit.
Best Apartment Development (Queensland)
Open to condominiums and apartments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in Queensland. Must have a show unit.
Best Luxury Apartment Development (New South Wales)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average price of more than 20,000 per sqm.he development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in New South Wales. Must have a show unit.
Best Apartment Development (New South Wales)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average price of less than 20,000 per sqm. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in New South Wales. Must have a show unit.
Best Luxury Apartment Development (Victoria)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average price of more than 10,000 per sqm. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in New South Wales. Must have a show unit.
Best Apartment Development (Victoria)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average price of less than 10,000 per sqm. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in New South Wales. Must have a show unit.
Best Apartment Development (Australia Capital Territory)
Open to condominiums and apartments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in Australia Capital Territory. Must have a show unit
Best Apartment Development (South Australia)
Open to condominiums and apartments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in South Australia. Must have a show unit
Best Housing Development (Western Australia)
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas.The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in Western Australia. Must have a show unit. Phase of a multiphase developments are also eligible for entry.
Best Luxury Housing Development (Queensland)
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas with an average price of more than XXX AUD per sqm. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in Queensland. Must have a show unit. Phase of a multiphase developments are also eligible for entry.
Best Housing Development (Queensland)
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas.The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in Queensland. Must have a show unit. Phase of a multiphase developments are also eligible for entry.
Best Luxury Housing Development (New South Wales)
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas with an average price of more than 25,000 AUD per sqm. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in New South Wales. Must have a show unit. Phase of a multiphase developments are also eligible for entry.
Best Housing Development (New South Wales)
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas with an average price of less than 25,000 AUD per sqm. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in New South Wales. Must have a show unit. Phase of a multiphase developments are also eligible for entry.
Best Luxury Housing Development (Victoria)
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas with an average price of more than 20,000 AUD per sqm. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in New South Wales. Must have a show unit. Phase of a multiphase developments are also eligible for entry.
Best Housing Development (Victoria)
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas with an average price of less than 20,000 AUD per sqm. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in New South Wales. Must have a show unit. Phase of a multiphase developments are also eligible for entry.
Best Housing Development (Australia Capital Territory)
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas.The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in Australia Capital Territory. Must have a show unit. Phase of a multiphase developments are also eligible for entry.
Best Townhouse Development (Western Australia)
Open to Townhouse. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in Western Australia. Must have a show unit. Phase of a multiphase developments are also eligible for entry.
Best Townhouse Development (Queensland)
Open to Townhouse. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in Queensland. Must have a show unit. Phase of a multiphase developments are also eligible for entry.
Best Luxury Townhouse Development (New South Wales)
Open to Townhouse project with an average price of more than 25,000 AUD per sum. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in New South Wales. Must have a show
Best Townhouse Development (New South Wales)
Open to Townhouse project with an average price of less than 25,000 AUD per sum. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in New South Wales. Must have a show
Best Luxury Townhouse Development (Victoria)
Open to Townhouse project with an average price of less than 20,000 AUD per sum. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in New South Wales. Must have a show
Best Townhouse Development (Victoria)
Open to Townhouse. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in Victoria. Must have a show unit. Phase of a multiphase developments are also eligible for entry.
Best Townhouse Development (Australia Capital Territory)
Open to Townhouse. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in Australia Capital Territory. Must have a show unit. Phase of a multiphase developments are also eligible for entry.
Best Affordable Townhouse Development (Victoria)
Open to affordable townhouse. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Eligible projects should be located in Victoria. Must have a show unit. Phase of a multiphase developments are also eligible for entry.
Best Student Accommodation Development
Open to owner managed accommodation targeted at students. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit.
Best Completed Apartment Development
Open to Completed condominiums and apartments project with hand over date between Jan 2021 to Dec 2022. Must a have show unit.
Best Completed Housing Development
Open to Completed developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas. project with hand over date between Jan 2021 to Dec 2022. Must have a show unit.
Best Completed Townhouse Development
Open to Completed townhouse with hand over date between Jan 2021 to Dec 2022. Must have a show unit.
Best Connectivity Apartment Development
Open to condominiums and apartments which located less than 400m from closest transit station (Multi Modal Transport) or major highways.The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit.
Best Connectivity Housing Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas which located less than 400m from closest transit station (Multi Modal Transport) or major highways.The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit.
Best Connectivity Townhouse Development
Open to townhouse which located less than 400m from closest transit station (Multi Modal Transport) or major highways.The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit.
Best Waterfront Apartment Development
Open to condominiums and apartments which located no further than 1km from a body of water like a lake, river, canal, or ocean. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit.
Best Waterfront Housing Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas which located no further than 1km from a body of water like a lake, river, canal, or ocean. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit.
Best Waterfront Townhouse Development
Open to townhouse which located no further than 1km from a body of water like a lake, river, canal, or ocean. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit.
Best Branded Residential Development
Open to Residential property managed and operated by an International hospitality brand. he development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit.
Best Integrated Work From Home Development
Open to a project with shared and own workspace amenity as part of a housing/apartment/condo project that can be used only by residents/tenants. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit.
Best Eco Friendly Apartment Development
Open to condominiums and apartments that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit.
Best Eco Friendly Housing Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit.
Best Senior Living Development
Open to residential projects that offer facilities and services that especially cater to senior citizens, such as daily fitness activities, onsite healthcare, senior-friendly surroundings and social programmes. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit
Best Wellness Residential Development
Open to residential projects that include a variety of facilities that cater to residents health and wellness. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit.
Best Build to Rent Development
The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026.
Best Lifestyle Development
Open to developments which target a specific market segment and feature a range of facilities to support that lifestyle. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026.
Best Universal Design Development
Open to developments that can be accessed, understood and used by all people regardless of their age, size, ability or disability. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.
Best Smart Home Development
Open to residential projects that use internet-connected devices to enable the remote monitoring and management of appliances and systems, such as lighting, temperature and security.The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. All shortlisted residential developments are eligible.
Best Township Development
Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project. The development must include landed residential, retail, educational and/or medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026.
Best Office Development
Open to office buildings. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
Best Retail Development
Open to retail developments with more than 20,000 GFA. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026.
Best Hotel Development
Open to hotel developments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026.
Best Mixed Use Development
Open to Mixed Use developments with two or more components, including residential, office, retail, hospitality, medical and entertainment. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026.
Best Industrial Development
Open to Industrial developments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. Industrial developments include manufacturing and/or logistics sector projects.
Best Educational Development
Open to education development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
Best Heritage Development
Open to Heritage developments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2020 and December 2025.
Best Eco Friendly Commercial Development
Open to Commercial that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026. Must have show a unit.
Best Smart Building Development
Open to commercial projects that use internet-connected devices to enable the remote monitoring and management of appliances and systems, such as lighting, temperature and security. The development must be innovative in the use of technology and be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit.
Best Green Development
Open for Residential and Commercial Projects. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. Open to developments with internationally recognized green certification (granted). The developer must submit relevant documents, images and certifications to support each entry as evidence of: Energy saving systems, Water management systems, Waste management systems and health related features
Design Awards
Best Apartment Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. General criteria include concept, form, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Housing Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Criteria is applied to the full masterplan design and includes aesthetics, variety, accessibility, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Townhouse Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Criteria is applied to the full masterplan design and includes aesthetics, variety, accessibility, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact
Best Townhouse Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. General criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.
Best Apartment Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. General criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.
Best Housing Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. General criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.
Best Senior Living Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026.General criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.
Best Retail Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Retail Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.
Best Office Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Office Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.
Best Hotel Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Hotel Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.
Best Apartment Landscape Design
Open to condiminiums and apartments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.
Best Housing Landscape Design
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas.The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.
Best Commercial Landscape Design
Open to commercial project.The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.
Best Co Working Space
The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include concept, space planning, functionality, communal area design, private area design, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Mixed Use Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Mixed Use Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.
Best Educational Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.
Best Educational Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.
Best Heritage Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.
Best Heritage Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.
Best Township Masterplan Design
Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project. The development plan must include land, residential units, retail, education and medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. General Criteria include dynamic long-term planning document that provides a conceptual layout to guide future growth and development.
Best of Australia
Best Condo/Apartment Development (Australia)
Chosen from all the condos/apartments categories winners.
Best Housing Development (Australia)
Chosen from all the housing/townhouses categories winners.
Special Recognition Awards
Special Recognition in ESG
All shortlisted developers will be invited to submit details of their ESG activities. There is no direct entry for this category. The criteria used to judge developers’ eligibility for this award includes: Environmental features, systems and technology, Social responsibility and diversity approaches, Corporate governance and employee benefits
Special Recognition in Sustainable Design and Construction
All shortlisted developers will be invited to submit details of their Sustainable Design activities. There is no direct entry for this category. The criteria used to judge developers’ eligibility for this award includes: Environmentally friendly design features, Low impact materials selection, Design durability and lifecycle assessment.
Publisher's Choice
Real Estate Personality of the Year
Chosen by Editorial team of PropertyGuru Property Report Magazine. No direct entry.
Judging Panel
The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) gala and awards presentation ceremony will be held together on Friday, 13 October 2023 at Grand Hyatt Melbourne, Australia.
Invites are exclusive for finalists and event partners only. The public can register to view the programme, which will be broadcasted on asiapropertyawards.com/tv-podcast, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Shortlisted developers, sponsors, and partners — comprising of C-level and senior industry figures in real estate development, property consultancy, construction, marketing, property technology, legal, finance, and architecture and design — will be present at the exclusive gala event, with safety measures in place. Select members of the media will also be present to cover the illustrious night.
Consumers and real estate agents from all over the globe are invited to watch the livestream.
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